Vietnam seafood’s exports are estimated at US$678 million in the first quarter of this year, a year-on-year rise of 11.9%, the industry association said.
The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters for the entire year was $3.6 billion, 7.1% higher than last year.
To achieve the figure, the country was boosting exports of various items to traditional markets like China, the US, the EU, Japan, Canada, and South Korea, and some new ones like the Middle East, East Europe, Africa, and South America.
It was also focusing on quality, intensifying trade promotion, building more brand names, and enhancing the capacity to forecast global prices and demand.
The Ministry of Fisheries has instructed the National Fisheries Quality Assurance and Veterinary Directorate (Nafiqaved) to keep a close watch on quality, safety, and hygiene of marine products, especially those destined for major markets.
It has also called for measures to prevent contamination of seafood by chemicals and antibiotics.
Nafiqaved has been asked to work closely with foreign counselors and commercial attachés to address other related problems.
Source: Thanh Nien
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